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  1. WheatChef
    I believe the correct technical term in such a case is "failure to thrive". Failure to thrive coincidentally is also a possible symptom of gluten intolerance. Besides cost, there are no downsides to testing. There is however a downside in assuming any test can prove that you DON'T have gluten intolerance. In almost all aspects of science it is impossible...
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    Just out of curiosity, would you mind sharing which GI you saw? I dealt with/conversed with a few of the ones down in Miami when I used to live there and some of them I knew were absolutely clueless/10 years behind on their gluten knowledge.
  3. WheatChef
    It certainly can. Technically celiac disease, which is defined by blunted microvilli in response to gluten exposure, is possibly merely a symptom of gluten intolerance (immune system response to gluten exposure). Gluten related autoimmune attacks (gluten intolerance) in places such as the brain, lungs and skin have been observed in patients even without the...
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    Actually the amount of probiotics that do end up setting on long term colonies is drastically low. That's part of why you just keep taking them. In severe cases where recolonization is necessary the only treatment that's been shown to work I believe is "fecal supplementation". Which is pretty much exactly what it sounds like with samples coming from a donor...
  5. WheatChef
    Elevated levels on those sorts of tests certainly point straight towards autoimmune behavior. Unfortunately, the longer celiac disease goes untreated, the more significant chance you have of developing additional autoimmune conditions. All this fun stuff ends up causing self antibodies and severe systemic inflammation. Best of luck on getting some clear results...
  6. WheatChef
    Does systemic yeast overgrowth exist without "the itch"? It sounds more like an intolerance or deficiency than an overgrowth.
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    ARCHIVED Oh Boy...

    WheatChef replied to Aeva's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    And dumb questioners. However we're all ignorant to more subjects than we're experts. Everyone's gotta start somewhere, but you probably shouldn't expect amazing insight from anyone on Yahoo answers.
  8. WheatChef
    There is one particular gene that happens to be very strongly associated with celiacs. DQ2.5, which you have. There are many other genes associated with it however and so not having 2.5 doesn't mean that you can't develop celiacs, however having 2.5 puts you at a very strong chance.
  9. WheatChef
    Which dq2 alleles specifically? Did they give you the numbers for each of the genes they tested for? There's more than just 2 DQ2's and normally what's looked for is the combination of A-B, not just the A's and B's separately.
  10. WheatChef
    Can't speak to the white spot, that definitely sounds like something you should get a doc to look at. As far as the mouth cracks and hypoglycemia those two used to be things I would constantly experience before going gluten free. My fits of hypoglycemia were so bad that I would have difficulties doing any sort of interstate driving because I knew that...
  11. WheatChef
    Having an itchy scalp can be so maddening. It's good to see you've found some relief!
  12. WheatChef
    In the beginning of the diet it's almost impossible to tell what is making you sick as your body can just periodically throw you a curve ball while it's adjusting.
  13. WheatChef
    Last PDX thread was back in 2008 so I figured it's time for a new "Where do you eat in Portland" thread. I'm probably not the best person to start this off since I just transplanted here 2 months ago but that certainly makes me hungry for more ideas. So far what I've experienced: Corbett's Fish House/Hawthorne Fish House Both good places, nice fried...
  14. WheatChef
    If you've got even the most remedial of skills in the kitchen it's super easy to just keep cooking dishes that are gluten free (assuming you're not vegan). You're already being a super girlfriend with how supportive it sounds like you're being as well as how active you are in learning and asking about info on this whole disease/diet. Eating gluten free around...
  15. WheatChef
    Yeah, you're going to have to decide on whether you want the tests done or want to avoid going back on the gluten. If you do want the tests done, contact your doctor to set up the testing and get started on the challenge as dixiebell said. If you react poorly to this reintroduction contact your doctor asap about the change in symptoms, sometimes the reintroduction...
  16. WheatChef
    Many people experience withdrawal symptoms during the initial stages of going gluten-free. It could have been that you went back on the gluten just as your body was starting to adapt to not being on it. If it ended up screwing with your intestinal microbes then it'll be a while before those get back in proper arrangement. If you do decide to try gluten...
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    Good luck on your little experiment, try keeping a written record of what does and doesn't occur in your body over the next few weeks. Also, realize that a worsening of symptoms might not mean that you should be eating gluten, it may simply be withdrawal.
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    The reason why gluten intolerance goes undiagnosed for so long in people is because all of its symptoms are quite vague. Everything you listed could easily point towards gluten intolerance but it certainly doesn't single it out. If you do think that this all may be related to your diet somehow, have you tried keeping a food diary? A written record of what...
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    With just a little bit of checking it is easy to make sure that you're getting no-gluten vitamins. It seems like at least half the brands out there let you know, just be sure to check the packaging because I've had the experience before of getting sick off of contaminated multivitamins. A point of clarification which I'm sure skylark meant: uncovered face...
  20. WheatChef
    My aunt once was super worried that she had a candida overgrowth. Then she found out that she just had celiac disease. Then when the celiacs got treated, she found out she also had a candida overgrowth.
  21. WheatChef
    Odds are, yes. Sorry. He shows a high IgG reaction, semi-abnormal cholesterol (which is more just a general health indicator), low vitD and B12. This puts him at a ridiculously high chance of having a gluten intolerance. First step: get his pasty butt outside to soak up some rays and up those Vit D levels, B12 shots would probably help and attempt a...
  22. WheatChef
    "Yeast overgrowth" would technically be the more accurate description. There are many different microbe which can cause problems once they reach a certain threshold in the body. Candida is but one of a handful of different yeasts (single celled fungi) that are theorized to be behind things like eczema, bowel/skin/hair issues. If you are having quite a bit...
  23. WheatChef
    It's fully possible for people with a wheat intolerance to also have a wheat allergy. I, for instance, have both. My allergic reaction however is almost nothing compared to my intolerance reaction.
  24. WheatChef
    Quinoa was one of the grains tested in that study that showed millet was frequently unsafe. None of the quinoa forms registered any gliadin. It's totally possible to have reactions to many other compounds besides gluten but quinoa does not have gluten. This is not to say that your particular source (especially anything out of a bulk bin!) is safe from cross...
  25. WheatChef
    Find a new doctor, one who doesn't simply charge you for tests and kick you out the door. You have two very highly correlated classifications for celiac disease: 1) multiple food allergies 2) high immune system response to gliadin (IgG) So I guess if you're specifically looking for a diagnosis you need to find a better doctor, your previous...
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